Climate and Sustainability News

Durham Region secures funding for Climate Adaptation Plan update

Durham Region has secured $140,000 in funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, under the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation program. This funding will support a 10-year strategic update to the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP), originally approved by Regional Council in 2016.

Updating the plan is an important step in strengthening Durham Region’s ability to prepare for and respond to climate change. We are already seeing the impacts of...

Assessing the Impact of Vector-Borne Diseases in Durham Region

To better understand, prepare for, and respond to climate-related health challenges, the Durham Region Health Department has released Assessing the Impact of Vector-Borne Disease (VBD), part of the Climate Change and Health in Durham Region series. This comprehensive vulnerability assessment examines both the current and future health impacts of VBD in the region.

Durham TREES: turning land into legacy through tree planting

Below is a summary of a newsletter article that originally appeared in the CLOCA Newsletter

Tree planting and sustainability initiatives in the Region

Durham Region is working in partnership with all five Conservation Authorities that service the Region to support tree planting and sustainability through programs like Durham TREES and SNAP (Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program). These initiatives help landowners and communities enhance natural spaces, promote biodiversity, and contribute to...

Celebrate May with waste reduction: how we can make a difference by acting on litter together

The Region of Durham is focusing on ways to keep our communities clean and green. The Region is proud to join in observing Ontario’s Provincial Day of Action on Litter Day on May 13. This occasion highlights the impact of litter on our environment and the role we all play in keeping our communities clean. Residents are encouraged to participate in local cleanup efforts, properly dispose of recycling and waste, as well as help spread awareness on litter prevention. Together, small actions can lead to big...

Backyard composting for a greener Durham: celebrating International Compost Awareness Week

The Region of Durham is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener future for our communities. From May 4 to May 10,the Region proudly joins the global celebration of International Compost Awareness Week; it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible benefits of backyard composting! From reducing organic waste to enriching soil health, this annual event reminds us that small, sustainable actions can lead to big impacts. Let’s embrace composting as a simple yet powerful step toward responsible waste...